Performance Food Group · 14 hours ago
QA Technician - 2nd Shift
Utah
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expPerformance Food Group is a leader in food manufacturing and distribution, and they are seeking a QA Technician to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role involves maintaining documentation, conducting inspections, and ensuring adherence to SQF, HACCP, and GMP regulations.
Responsibilities
Must be willing to learn and become knowledgeable in SQF, USDA/FDA regulations, GMP’s, Food Safety, HACCP & SOPs
Maintain, organize and assist with updating all SQF and HACCP documentation. Documentation will be compliant with current regulations pertaining to SQF, USDA, HACCP, FDA, SOP’s and GMP’s
Have the ability and knowledge to read and understand Manufacturing Statements
Organize and maintain critical tracking events documents, files, and records
Coordinate PFG supplier approval program compliance ensuring supplier load compliance and Environmental Social Governance documents
Must have a strong understanding of and ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Must have an understanding of allergens and the proper labeling needed to avoid an effect on our customers
Must have an understanding of the consequences of cross-contamination and how to avoid it
Must be knowledgeable of and have the ability to operate lab equipment (scale and thermometer)
Have the knowledge or ability to learn and understand SQF regulations (Safe Quality Food) per industry standards
Must understand and follow FDA & USDA guidelines
Administer environmental swab test per sanitary standard operating procedures
Understand and practice hold and release policies and procedures in the event there is a question regarding suitability of an ingredient or finished product
Help maintain records and tasks to ensure compliance with all governing standards
Ensures daily pre-operational and operational inspections have been completed
Utilize various organoleptic, chemical, physical and visual techniques to evaluate raw materials and finished products
Assist with compliance of quality checks for quarterly, semi-annual and annual 3rd party audits
Ability to recognize and address product nuance
Attention to detail is a key element of this position
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience Associates/1-year technical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
0 - 6 Months
Ability to work independently as well as interact with other departments
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access
Ability to organize, prioritize and meet critical tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to accept changing work demands and seek opportunities to improve food safety systems
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to adhere to all safety rules, policies and regulations in relationship to OSHA standards
Maintain and follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, OSHA and OLM Food Solutions standards to include safe work practices
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
3 - 5 Years
Prefer experience in Food Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Food Production/Operations, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Benefits
Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Company
Performance Food Group
Performance Food Group is an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America with more than 150 locations in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joe Davi
SVP - PFS, PRESIDENT & CEO - ROMA FOODS
Chris Miller
Vice President Finance CFO
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